The Darcy Method

Hi, I’m Darcy

Your Performance Coach &

Personal Trainer

L3 CIMSPA Personal Trainer

L4 Strength & Conditioning Coach

L4 Nutrition

BSc Journalism

As an ex-professional athlete (field hockey), I know what it takes to succeed in sport. Today, I'm coaching others to be their best self, from boardrooms to the sports field and in the gym, I'll guide you to performing your best.

I will instil confidence in you that will help you shine in every aspect of your life, so you can walk into every sales pitch, game day or race knowing you're a strong, successful - WINNER!

Combining a scientific mentality with a holistic approach

The Darcy Method encapsulates education, understanding, science, functionality and dedication. It's a space for people who take pride in their bodies and overall health.

Exercise, health, and nutrition have been made too complicated in today's world. I believe in simplicity because being fit and healthy can be straightforward.

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Don’t wanna pay your gym fees this month? Dw you can do this upper tri-set at home (curl your pets or your partner for the biceps 🤷🏼‍♀️ I dunno get creative xx) love u bye 🖤

Hyrox Roundup: if I could summarise the event in one word, it would be: chaos.

Thank goodness Rob is a vet and knew the process, cuz wow 😶 anyways, it was quite an experience! 8k of running split into 1k with 8 different exercises in between. That’s something when you’ve spent all year exclusively strength training 🤣

It’s such a great way for those who may be avidly cardio-bunnies looking to transition and start their fitness journey. It’s low skill level/barrier to entry and hard work!

It’s crazy because you start each race in heats and everyone is out there fighting for space and their life lol. Lots of pointy elbows and different paces to navigate - much akin to a cross country race.

If you know me at all, numbers and me are not friends, so I religiously lost count on what lap I was on and when and which activity was next - again, thank god for Rob!!

It’s always cool to try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone. If you’re currently doing endurance type training, this is for you.

I’m very happy to retreat back to the barbell and cleaning, jerking and snatching my way to Christmas 😅

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PS. thanks to @myprotein for the fit. Honestly silky fucking smooth materials and great cuts. Highly recommend!

#hyrox #fitness #competition #endurance #fit

What a week!

Puerto Rico is interesting lol; it’s like if America and Spain had a child they didn’t really want but are sticking it out cuz they have to 🤷🏼‍♀️

Anyway, it was honestly so cool to be competing again. Contrary to beliefs, weightlifting is a team sport. I come from hockey, so I was nervous to be on a stage, by myself, all alone fighting for my life. But as Q told me: “we are a team” and he wasn’t wrong. We all support each other. You can’t even step on stage without your coach orchestrating the warm ups and the weight selection, managers prepping you by keeping you hydrated and warm, and your teammates cheering you on in the crowd.

For the first time in my life, when I got on stage, my mind went blank and I experienced peace. It was actually quiet in this hyper mind. Who’d have thought possible?! Anyway, that’s a feeling I’ll be forever chasing now.

So many things went horribly wrong in the preparation for this but I’m so glad it did: now I know what to do right. My weight wasn’t managed well, I had to starve before, then I ate WAY too fast and got tummy cramps less than hour to compete. My back was fucked, I sprained my thumb from hanging on for dear life in a hook grip, and I overtrained for the two weeks leading up, and then under ate and under slept. So really it couldn’t have gone much worse. But I still managed a PB for my snatch and failed my CJ PB.

Now to de load, rest and go again!!! Wooohooo 🥇

Listen, here. I am NOT your babysitter, your mother, your PA. I am your coach. All you have to do is turn up, and do as you’re told. You pay me for my expertise, and I deliver.. so why some of yall have such a hard time doing the bare MINIMUM for your own health BAFFLES me to my core.

Turn up, on time and do the work. The average person should be training 2-3x a week, that’s 2-3 hours out of 168.

And that’s AVERAGE. So when you don’t turn up, you’re below average. How does it feel to be subpar?

I’m not chasing you. All you gotta do is show up.

Happy Monday lol

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#strengthtraining #personaltrainer #coach

Hip thrusts; I will love you forever. No one does what you do to me.

Go get lifty 🩵💙

@momentumathletica

Eminem unleashing vengeance. He ain’t wrong tho 🤷🏼‍♀️

#roadrage #obesity #exercise

Ready, set, LIFT: Crop Over Snz is coming in thicccc & fast

Yuh ready?!

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#weightlifting #resistancetraining #personaltraining

Now that the season is slowing down, and I can breathe again, I have time to get back to nutrition plans. I’ve had a lot of requests, so now is your chance to take advantage!

I don’t believe in restrictive diets. I believe in whole foods that are complimentary to your lifestyle, budget and access to food (in barbados that’s a real struggle!!!!)

All calories & macros are personal and adhere to your own specialised dietary requirements - ie, vegetarian, pescatarian etc, allergies, likes and dislikes.

Life is to be lived and food is to be enjoyed, and that usually starts with a full belly!!

DM me with a 💚 green heart if you’re interested in a nutrition plan

Love D x

#nutritionplans #diet #healthylifestyle #healthy #health

Focus on the reps. One at a time. The rest will all fall into place 🌟

Happy Sunday 🖤

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#fitness #weights #lifting

Here’s a video of two things I love: Laney and deadlifts 💜

Also! It’s Easter this weekend!! You know what that means?!?!

NO EXCUSE TO NOT GO GYM!! Nah just kidding, eat all the chocolate, enjoy the time with friends and family, move when you can but most importantly: ENJOY LIFE WITH ABUNDANCE

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Okay byeeeee xxxx

It’s Monday! No more Netflix & Chill - time to get to work 💪🏼

3x24 knee to elbows
5x5 front squats
Superset:
4x6 trap bar deadlift into box jump
4x12 weighted ski hops

Slay all day 🫶🏼

#weightlifting #resistancetraining #girlsthatlift #workout

Are you a shy gym guy or girlie that’s short on time?

Try this lower tri-set on the smith machine. It’s a low maintenance set up and break down, and great if your arms are absolutely destroyed (like mine were this day 😅😅)

Happy Sunday! Now go lift something heavy ✨🫶🏼

4x10-12
Deficit squats
Deficit reverse lunges
Deficit calf raises
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Toronto Gym Chronicles 🇨🇦 🍁

I actually only made it to the gym twice on my holibobs which is actually very little for me but I really prioritised rest and I’m proud of me for doing that😅😅

Feels like 20,000 years ago now though 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

Back to the grind like it never stopped 😅

PS, sorry for all the rear angles.. this is what happens when you ask a boy to film for you 🤣

Hello my loveliessss,

Life’s been a bit of an uphill battle recently, so I’m taking some time to reset & recharge 🧘🏼‍♀️

For any bookings or enquiries, please email thedarcymethod@gmail.com

Have a strong and successful week! 💪🏼

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All we know is get up and GO! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Posterior work FTW 🙌

#weightlifting #backsquat #lift #gym #workout #posteriorchain #exercise

The other day, one of my clients asked me what I’m working on as a trainer and it got me thinking...

People can get so fixated on the gym being a tool to change their physique or ‘lose weight’. But I’m here to (hopefully) remind you that it’s more than that. Going to the gym and working on yourself is an investment that goes far beyond what you look like. It can be a safe space to learn new skills, make friends and celebrate small or big wins.

When I think about transformations for me or my clients, I don’t really focus on the aesthetics or fat lost. That’s just a nice byproduct. Instead, I watch for technique, confidence, safety and progressive overload.

Snatches have always been a bit of a nemesis for me, as I’ve said before, but I genuinely love the process of practice, fail, succeed.
After all, if you don’t experience the failure, the win never feels as sweet. 🍬 Obviously it’s still not PERFECT but it’s a lot better than 3 months ago.

Like the song says; it’s all about confidence, baby. Keep going. Keep doing what you’re doing and trust the process.

The other factors will come as a consequence of loving the journey. 🤍

#weightlifting #snatches #olympiclifts #technique #learning

My life deffo has themes: gym, tv, food 🫣

What’s your gym goals this year? I wannaaaa knowwww!

Here’s to a happy, healthy and strong 2024 kings & queens 👑

Oh, also, this was a front squat PB so I’m on top of the world rn 🤫🤫🤫

#gettoknow #aboutme #fitness #entertainment #frontsquatpr #weightlighting #gymlife

When you get new sneaks and it turns out you’re fast as fuckkkkk booiiiiiii 🏎️⚡️❤️‍🔥

#comedy #fitness #adidas #terrex #running #newyear #gym #workout

2023 was honestly epic. This time last year my whole life changed. I lost my job, my relationship and moved home. It felt like the beginning of the rest of my life and it truly was. I feel like the luckiest woman alive; I have the most amazing family, friends and support system. I love my job, my clients, our new home and all the animals and people in it. Thank you to everyone in my life new, old, past and present. You’ve all made an impact that helped me grow 🤍

I can’t wait for another year of goodness, health and wealth ✨

What’s your 2024 goals?

✨ WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: 5 ROUNDS ✨

10 clusters
1 sled push pull
10 ring pulls
10 box jumps
10 b stance RDL E/L

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#wednesdayworkout #wod #weightlifting #reel #pt #personaltraining

✨ Some client highlights ✨

I bloody love my job. It’s so epic to see everyone improve, learn new skills, gain confidence and most importantly enjoy moving!

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#clientlove #transformations #movement #exercise #personaltrainer #personaltraining #pt #strengthandconditioning

When the thirst trap works a lil too well 👀

This is also the product of putting three hyperactive Brits together. Foolishness.

Can't take us anywhere 🙄

Prize for anyone who can figure out what I try to say at the end hahaha

Happy Weekend bestiessss!! ✨✨

#bts #fitness #thirsttrap #entertainment #gymlife #gymhumor #fitness #kickbacks

The best ASSet you have is YOU!! amirite girrrrrrls!!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: invest in yourself with movement. Your body is your home. Take care of it. 🤍

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#fitnessfriday #motivation #weighttraining #investment #longevity #wellness

While everyone's taping their phones to the ceiling I be hittin legs 😏😏😏

Hope you guys got your #wednesdayworkout in!! Check story for todays 😘

#legs #workout #gym #weightlifting

Yesterday reminded me what a beautiful life I have 🥰 even in times of stress, I choose this life Every. Single. Day.

Coming from the UK, the thought of spending my lunch on a catamaran (even in the rain) is only for the imagination. AS IF this is my life now 😂

I spent the morning with my early clients, gave the animals some love, hopped on a boat for lunch, then back to the “office” for my afternoon/evening clients. I even found time for a short workout for myself…

Did I win the lottery or what lol

Happy Friday Queens! Xxxxxx

#barbados #islandlife #islandliving #personaltraining #pt #weightlifting #clients #dayinthelife

🫶🏼 Dad-daughter time 🫶🏼

Some pretty ropey filming here 😂 BUT beautiful nonetheless.

So my dad is pretty big into scuba diving. We love to hunt lion fish - especially when my brother’s here. As you can tell, we aren’t ones to sit still 😆

Anyways, about a year and a half ago I had three consecutive bad dives. The first was during a night dive. I got too close to Dad and he accidentally kicked my mask off and reg out. Because I wear contact lenses, I couldn’t open my eyes to see where I was. I managed to find my reg and breathe but couldn’t quite get my mask sorted. Fortunately it was during the ascent so it was safe enough to come up. But I definitely got a fright.

The second incident I got narcosis and because I’ve never drunk alcohol before, the “drunk” sensation was unsettling asf and made me feel super paranoid. It was the first time ever (in over 10 years of diving) I called a dive short and had to focus on slowing my HR.

The third I was nervous going in. I got narcosis again and my hip locked up during the swim. I was skittish from start to finish and I thought, nah. I can’t be dealing with this anymore.

Anyway, for dads birthday this year, I gave him the best gift of all: time with me 🤣 I said, dads, let’s go for a dive! He was pretty excited to say the least (see, material things would never match that energy!)

Since these videos, I’ve done 2 more dives and I’m actually really enjoyed it. I’ve shot one fish and spotted a bunch more, but the focus right now is on being relaxed and feeling comfortable.

Life’s pretty cool like that. Sometimes all you gotta do is take a step back to find your feet again before diving in to pick up right where you left off!

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Happy Thursday!! 🤍

#islandlife #island #barbados #scubadiving #hightide #watersports

Party SZN is coming and she’s coming in QUICK!

7 WEEKS OF THE YEAR LEFT! Better get working hard to complete those 2023 goals!!

Let’s get it! 💥

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#fitness #weightlifting #wolverson #hmmove #rad #clean #squat #motivation

Sometimes you just gotta tie a high pony, take a deep breath, and keep going…

In the spirit of honesty, I thought I’d share what’s been going on ‘behind the scenes’ at ‘Life Darcy’ and The Darcy Method…

Exciting times are ahead, but definitely at the cost of peace. I genuinely have never been more stressed in my whole entire life. I even lifted through tears the other day 😂

As I’ve shared on my story, we’re undergoing a major house renovation which we hope to be done before Christmas!!

As part of the renovation I’m building The Darcy Method HQ - an entirely bespoke PT gym which I cannot wait to share with you all!!!

HOWEVER…

It turns out my freight forwarder is a criminal 😂 (me laughing through tears). He took my equipment, my personal belongings (from our home in the UK), my extortionate shipping fees, and disappeared.

No one can get hold of him or locate my goods (which are worth almost all my savings 🙃)

When I paid the last minute increase change in shipping fees, I was told: ‘remember it’s an investment’ but as it stands, I’ve got no returns.

It’s been an unbelievably tumultuous few months and I can’t remember the last time I was able to take a deep breath and slow tf down.

The only thing keeping me sane right now is: my family, my pets, my physical health, exercise, and my amazing clients. You guys are my favourite part of all my days. It’s why I don’t mind getting up at 5am on a Sunday for your sessions!

My content and replying to messages has been sporadic and I think that safely reflects my mental state 🙃 so sorry about that hahah

Despite this, I feel so grateful and excited for what’s coming next 🖤 and I really appreciate everyone’s support. The generosity, kindness and PATIENCE those around me keep giving is unmatched 🫶🏼 thank you and I love you 🤍

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#honesty #mentalhealth #stress #shipping #gym #homerenovations #exercise #workouts

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